Key: C
Introduction:
C
You say we're both little people and you like it that way
Am
But in time I'm gunna put this body to shame (and grow old)
F
Where a suit like my old man
G
Pack up all my things and get my ass out of town
C
We've got it good
Am
Whether you like this town or not
I know it's small but with a big head
F
it's bound to get hot
In the summer
G
If you can't leave
This pathetic excuse for a town
F
That holds all your memories
C
A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams
D
To be anywhere but here
G
But baby anywhere is away from me
C Am
If you got it all figured out
F
Then what is there to shout about
G
This midwest town is gunna miss you
C Am
Just go ahead and work it out
F
But first come on and let it out
G
Scream it shout tell everbody that your gunna leave
C
In about one year you'll have it all figured out
Am
These big city dream are what you're about
F
Walking like stangers among these states
G
Only time will tell how long I can wait
C
We've got it good
Am
Whether you like this town or not
I know it's small but with a big head
F
it's bound to get hot
In the summer
G
If you can't leave
Am
This pathetic excuse for a town
F
That holds all your memories
C
A lifetime of crushes and your broken dreams
D
To be anywhere but here
G
But baby anywhere is away from me
C Am
If you got it all figured out
F
Then what is there to shout about
G
This midwest town is gunna miss you
C Am
Just go ahead and work it out
F
But first come on and let it out
G
Scream it shout tell everbody that your gunna leave
F C
Me again oh so casually
D G
Did you take the hit for me or the home team
C Am
If you got it all figured out
F
Then what is there to shout about
G
This midwest town is gunna miss you
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